The merchant begs to be let free, saying he only picked the rose for his youngest daughter. Upon picking the most lovely rose there, a hideous Beast appears and tells him that for taking his most precious possession after accepting his hospitality, he must stay his prisoner forever. He remembers that Beauty had requested a rose and decides that he should at least bring her one. He prepares to leave, when he spots the most beautiful rose garden. He finds a table laden with food and a note reading "eat" and a table filled with wine and a note saying "drink." The merchant eats and drinks and his heart is lightened. He sees a castle and enters it, seeking shelter. On his return, he becomes lost in a forest. The merchant finds that his ship has not returned, and is upset about not being able to get his daughters their gifts. His two oldest daughters ask for jewelry and dresses, thinking that his wealth has returned, but Beauty only wants a rose. He asks his daughters if they want anything as a gift while he is gone. One day, he hears that one of his ships has come in, so he returns to the city. The merchant eventually loses all of his wealth, and he and his daughters must go live in the country. His youngest is named Beauty (sometimes Belle (French) or Bella (Italian), depending on the version), for she is both lovely to look at and her heart is pure. A rich merchant lived in the city with his three daughters.
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